
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old City Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $700 (35 Rentals)
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City South Apartments

612 South Studios

Highland Terrace Communities

Morningside Gardens Apartments

2323 E Magnolia Ave, Unit 3

Summit Towers

The Dandridge

1129 Overton Pl
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First Creek at Austin

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Siegel Select Knoxville

The Adelade

2420 Linden Ave

Highland Avenue Apartments

BROADWAY TOWERS

One Riverwalk
Old City, Knoxville, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Old City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Old City Studio Apartments | $1,901 | $800 | $3,000 |
Old City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,014 | $780 | $4,591 |
Old City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,392 | $799 | $7,142 |
Old City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,122 | $999 | $6,037 |
Old City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,326 | $799 | $2,800 |
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Cheapest Available Old City Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old City area of Knoxville, TN is a Studio unit found at Highland Terrace Communities priced from $925. Morningside Gardens Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $935. Here are the most affordable Old City apartments for rent in Knoxville, TN:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Highland Terrace Communities | Highland Terrace Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $925 |
Morningside Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $935 |
Maplehurst | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $992 |
Society 865 | 3SA - Sigma | 3BR,2BA | $1,029 |
The Dandridge | Two Bedroom - One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
The Standard at Knoxville | Peerless 3 - 4Br, 4Ba | 4BR,4BA | $1,100 |
Commons at Knoxville | C3 | 3BR,2BA | $1,140 |
Knox High Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
Siegel Select Knoxville | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,274 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old City, TN
As of April 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Old City area is the $1.17 price per square foot D6 Model at Union Knoxville in the in the West Knoxville neighborhood starting from $1,430. The second greatest value Old City apartment is the 401 E Scott Ave Model at 401 E Scott Ave, Unit 401-1 starting at $1,795 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the West Knoxville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old City apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Union Knoxville | D6 | 4BR,4BA | $1.17 |
401 E Scott Ave, Unit 401-1 | 401 E Scott Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
First Creek at Austin | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
The Davy | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.81 |
The Dandridge | Two Bed OneBath - UPG | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
The Henley | Metro | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
Nova Knoxville | Frisco A | 2BR,2BA | $1.69 |
The Adelade | Marlowe | 2BR,1BA | $1.88 |
Gardens at Knoxwood | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.88 |
Morningside Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOld City, Knoxville, TN
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Among neighborhoods in Knoxville, TN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the Old City Neighborhood in Knoxville, TN
Walk Score®
91 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
70 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
60 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old City Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Old City?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Old City is under $1,274.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old City?
The cheapest apartment in Old City is Morningside Gardens Apartments which is listed at $935, while the average apartment in Old City costs $1,991.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Old City?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 111 regular apartments in Old City that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Old City?
Cheap apartments in Old City have an average cost of $1,193 which is $798 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old City.
Expert Rental Resources
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